News

In February four TCD undergraduates,Cashmere Boehle (apparel design), Christal Swenson (merchandising),
KelleyMurray (merchandising) and Melanie Brazeal (merchandising) were selected to accompany TCD Professional
Advisory member Mercedes Gonzalez of Global Purchasing Group, Inc. in New York City at the MAGIC
Marketplace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Carol Easley is one of three CEHS faculty who will receive the College Distinguished Teaching Award 2009 at the University Honors Convocation at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2009. A total of fifteen faculty members from across campus will be given the honor, and each receives a $1,000 cash award through funds provided by the Nebraska Legislature.

Two of the Czech Republic's most prominent fashion designers, Tatiana Kovarikova and Jaroslava
Prochaskova, are currently guests of the Department of Textiles Clothing and Design on the occasion
of their joint exhibition in the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery.

Professor Wendy Weiss arrived in Vadodara, Gujarat, India on January 15 and until May 11 will be a Fulbright scholar doing research on Patola ikat techniques at the University of Baroda. Wendy sent this update recently, with some photos taken in the Textiles and Clothing department there:

The Winter Fashion issue of This Season appeared on campus late last week and demonstrates the creative and editorial prowess of TCD students, who volunteered their time and talents to put together this second issue of a focus magazine featuring downtown Lincoln apparel retailers. Featured businesses and fashion items in this winter issue include Tsuru, The Public, Tangerine, and Stella.